Patents by Inventor A.R. Hudson

A.R. Hudson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160374989
    Abstract: Some embodiments include compositions and methods of using or identifying compounds that modulate the activity of the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (GCFR). Some embodiments include use of compounds to treat certain disorders, such as hematopoietic or neurological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Lin Zhi, Keith Marschke, Virginia H. Grant, Steven L. Roach, Yixing Shen, Jason C. Pickens, Bijan Pedram, Cornelius Arjan van Oeveren, Lino J. Valdez, Andrew R. Hudson
  • Patent number: 9492430
    Abstract: Some embodiments include compositions and methods of using or identifying compounds that modulate the activity of the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (GCFR). Some embodiments include use of compounds to treat certain disorders, such as hematopoietic or neurological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
    Inventors: Lin Zhi, Keith Marschke, Virginia H. Grant, Steven L. Roach, Yixing Shen, Jason C. Pickens, Bijan Pedram, C. Arjan van Oeveren, Lino J. Valdez, Andrew R. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20160077579
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a power management unit (PMU), a non-volatile memory, a volatile memory, and a processor. The PMU may be configured to generate a power supply voltage, change a state of a status signal responsive to an event, and reduce a voltage level of the power supply voltage responsive to a predetermined period of time elapsing from detecting the event. The system may be configured to transition from a first to a second operating mode responsive to the change of the state of the status signal, and cancel pending commands to the non-volatile memory responsive to the transition to the second operating mode. The non-volatile memory may be configured to complete active commands prior the predetermined period of time elapsing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Manu Gulati, Tristan R. Hudson, Parin Patel, Fabien Faure
  • Patent number: 9284764
    Abstract: A door lock mechanism for an overhead door employs a sliding pin or rod that passes into the path of the rollers in the track, and obstructs the roller from movement in the direction to open the door. A spring in the door lock frame biases the sliding pin towards a proximal open position. The sliding pin has a swing arm that extends radially from the pin's proximal end, and which engages retaining structure at the proximal end of the door lock frame. In the lock position the distal end of the sliding pin blocks movement of wheels or rollers in the vertical track. The arm is rotated out of engagement with the retaining structure to release the pin so it may slide proximally to an unlocked position. A microswitch in the interior of the lock switches on when the sliding pin is moved to the locked position and turns off when the pin is returned to its unlocked position. A sleeve disposed over the proximal part of the spring engages the actuator of the microswitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Jamas Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Dale R. Hudson, Jay Tillman
  • Patent number: 9187931
    Abstract: A door lock mechanism for an overhead door employs a sliding pin or rod that passes into the path of the rollers in the track, and obstructs the roller from movement in the direction to open the door. A spring in the door lock frame biases the sliding pin towards a proximal open position. The sliding pin has an arm that extends radially from its proximal end, and which engages retaining structure at the proximal end of the door lock frame. The arm is rotated out of engagement with the retaining structure to release the pin so it may slide proximally to an unlocked position. The pin may slide into a receiver housing mounted on a door panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Jamas Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Dale R. Hudson, Jay Tillman
  • Patent number: 9144557
    Abstract: The present embodiments relate to compounds with physiological effects, such as the activation of hematopoietic growth factor receptors. The present embodiments also relate to use of the compounds to treat a variety of conditions, diseases and ailments such as hematopoietic conditions and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Lin Zhi, Andrew R Hudson, Cornelis A. Van Oeveren, Steven L. Roach, Bijan Pedram, Yixing Shen, Lino J. Valdez, Jillian Basinger, Virginia Heather Sharron Grant, Jason C. Pickens
  • Publication number: 20150252043
    Abstract: The present embodiments relate to compounds with physiological effects, such as the activation of hematopoietic growth factor receptors. The present embodiments also relate to use of the compounds to treat a variety of conditions, diseases and ailments such as hematopoietic conditions and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Lin Zhi, Andrew R. Hudson, Cornelis A. Van Oeveren, Steven L. Roach, Bijan Pedram, Yixing Shen, Lino J. Valdez, Jillian Basinger, Virginia Heather Sharron Grant, Jason C. Pickens
  • Publication number: 20150061300
    Abstract: A door lock mechanism for an overhead door employs a sliding pin or rod that passes into the path of the rollers in the track, and obstructs the roller from movement in the direction to open the door. A spring in the door lock frame biases the sliding pin towards a proximal open position. The sliding pin has a swing arm that extends radially from the pin's proximal end, and which engages retaining structure at the proximal end of the door lock frame. In the lock position the distal end of the sliding pin blocks movement of wheels or rollers in the vertical track. The arm is rotated out of engagement with the retaining structure to release the pin so it may slide proximally to an unlocked position. A microswitch in the interior of the lock switches on when the sliding pin is moved to the locked position and turns off when the pin is returned to its unlocked position. A sleeve disposed over the proximal part of the spring engages the actuator of the microswitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Dale R. Hudson, Jay Tillman
  • Publication number: 20140359269
    Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the present disclosure include techniques for dynamic system performance tuning (DSPT). Techniques for DSPT include identifying an active software application during a user session and applying an application-specific profile that defines different system-hardware operating states of a computing system to enhance the performance of the active software application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Michael J. Moen, Daniel J. Ragland, Asmae Mhassni, Edward R. Hudson, Andre L. Nash
  • Patent number: 8904349
    Abstract: Controlling how changes made to a version of a reusable component (e.g., for displaying in a graphical user interface) are applied, or not applied, to another version or versions of that component. A variation is defined, the variation comprising a set of overridden property values for the component. The variation is derived from a version of the component, and inherits property values from the version and also from its ancestors, if applicable. To reuse the component, the reuse may be derived from the variation, in which case the reuse inherits the overridden property values through the variation, provided the variation is turned on, and through the version from which the variation was derived if the variation is turned off. A particular variation may be turned on and off within an inheritance chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Hudson, Jr., Pratik P. Shah
  • Publication number: 20140296292
    Abstract: Some embodiments include compositions and methods of using or identifying compounds that modulate the activity of the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (GCFR). Some embodiments include use of compounds to treat certain disorders, such as hematopoietic or neurological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Lin Zhi, Keith Marschke, Virginia H. Grant, Steven L. Roach, Yixing Shen, Jason C. Pickens, Bijan Pedram, C. Arjan van Oeveren, Lino J. Valdez, Andrew R. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20140243324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of small molecule mimetics of hematopoietic growth factors. In particular the present invention relates to uses of small molecule mimetics of erythropoietin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Reid P. Bissonnette, Andrew R. Hudson, Keith B. Marschke, Deepa Rungta, Lin Zhi
  • Patent number: 8680150
    Abstract: The present embodiments relate to compounds with physiological effects, such as the activation of hematopoietic growth factor receptors. The present embodiments also relate to use of the compounds to treat a variety of conditions, diseases and ailments such as hematopoietic conditions and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lin Zhi, Andrew R. Hudson, Cornelis A. Van Oeveren, Steven L. Roach, Jason C. Pickens, Yixing Shen, Catalina Cuervo, Lino J. Valdez, Jillian Basinger, Virgina H. Grant
  • Patent number: 8615741
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for improved tracking of software item defects. The approach involves maintaining defect attributes for a particular software bug. Certain attributes are user-defined while others are derived. Attributes may be, for example, questions, requests for action, requests for approval, or others. The primary attributes and derived attributes for the bug are associated with users that are associated with the software bug, and a determination is made as to whether or not action is required by the individual users for the software bug using the attributes. If action is required, the user is alerted that action is required for the software bug. The actions and/or bugs may be presented to the user using an inbox format. The inbox may sort actions based on priority, what type of attribute is relevant to the user, or using other categorizations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas R. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20130056995
    Abstract: A door lock mechanism for an overhead door employs a sliding pin or rod that passes into the path of the rollers in the track, and obstructs the roller from movement in the direction to open the door. A spring in the door lock frame biases the sliding pin towards a proximal open position. The sliding pin has an arm that extends radially from its proximal end, and which engages retaining structure at the proximal end of the door lock frame. The arm is rotated out of engagement with the retaining structure to release the pin so it may slide proximally to an unlocked position. The pin may slide into a receiver housing mounted on a door panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Dale R. Hudson, Jay Tillman
  • Patent number: 8366301
    Abstract: A combination dock light, safety light, and bollard serves the purposes of all three, without having any sensitive structure projecting out from the bollard into the traffic lane at the loading dock. A trailer lamp assembly within the bollard projects out a window cutout at an upper end of the tubular metal body of the bollard. A red/green safety light is visible through an elongated cutout on the proximal side of the bollard. A photo eye turns the lamp on when the loading dock door is opened, and off when the dock door is closed, and also switches the safety light to green or to red depending on whether the dock door is opened or closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Jamas Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Dale R. Hudson, Jay Tillman
  • Publication number: 20120295904
    Abstract: The present embodiments relate to compounds with physiological effects, such as the activation of hematopoietic growth factor receptors. The present embodiments also relate to use of the compounds to treat a variety of conditions, diseases and ailments such as hematopoietic conditions and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Lin Zhi, Andrew R. Hudson, Cornelis A. Van Oeveren, Steven L. Roach, Bijan Pedram, Yixing Shen, Lino J. Valdez, Jillian Basinger, Virginia Heather Sharron Grant, Jason C. Pickens
  • Patent number: 8153594
    Abstract: A composition and kit useful as a tacrolimus standard solution for immunoassays, and methods for making and using same. The composition and kits include a known amount of tacrolimus or a derivative thereof, and a non-specific protein capable of forming a complex with the tacrolimus or derivative thereof. The standard solution may be used to generate calibration curves for an immunoassay or to check the precision of an analytical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Tie Q. Wei, David R. Hudson
  • Patent number: 8136964
    Abstract: A combination dock light and bollard serves the purposes of both, without having any sensitive structure projecting out from the bollard into the traffic lane at the loading dock. A lamp assembly within the bollard projects out a window cutout at an upper end of the tubular metal body of the bollard. The lamp assembly rests on a sub-plate welded into the bollard below the cutout. The lamp holder is mounted on compression springs held in place with machine screw, to permit adjustment of the lamp beam direction. A photo eye turns the lamp on when the loading dock door is opened, and off when the dock door is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: James Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Dale R. Hudson, Jay Tillman
  • Patent number: 8020146
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for managing changes to a library in a Producer IDE is presented. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of compiling user source code in a consumer's workspace using at least one class from an original class library to produce a user's executable binary files; searching the executable binary files for references to Application Program Interface (API) changes that occurred when the original class library was updated; and generating at least one work item for each of the API changes that is referred to by the user's executable binary files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas R. Hudson, Jr.